Interoperability is moving ahead, but major health systems and hospitals in large population centers must ensure they don’t leave their smaller and more rural counterparts behind. The post Inequity in Interoperability: The Haves and Have-Nots & How QHINs Can Help appeared first on MedCity News.

With the right solutions, providers can spend more time with the patient, building the relationship, earning their trust, and focusing on the forward-looking health journey. The post Provider Feedback Loop: The Missing Link in AI Development, Use and Adoption appeared first on MedCity News.

Eligible small businesses may receive millions of non-dilutive dollars from NIH’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Funding comes in tranches, from $300,000 – $4 million, based upon the stage of development and likelihood of the end product “moving the needle” in healthcare. The post An...

Optum is shutting down its virtual care unit after a three-year run. Industry experts agree that the closure reflects broader trends in the telehealth market, in which saturation and differentiation challenges are leading some providers to struggle. The post Experts Aren’t Surprised About Optum Closing Its Virtual Care Business appeared first on MedCity...

Organizations must take a proactive approach by implementing a comprehensive education program, internal audits, and automation technology. The post Demystifying Coding Compliance: 3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Regulatory Waters of RCM appeared first on MedCity News.

Labcorp’s $239 million offer was selected as the winning bid for the assets of genetic testing company Invitae, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The acquisition deal, Labcorp’s second in the past month, will enable it to expand in oncology and rare diseases. The post Labcorp Makes Another Acquisition, Plucking Invitae Assets...